Is Saquon Barkley playing today? Injury update, start-or-sit advice for Week 8

The Philadelphia Eagles will look to rebound in their Week 8 NFL matchup against the Washington Commanders, with running back Saquon Barkley's availability drawing significant attention. Barkley, who has been out since last week, is expected to play after the Eagles left him off their final injury report on Friday. He missed practice time due to hamstring and back issues, but returned on a limited basis Friday.

Barkley's return is a positive sign after his limited involvement in last week's game against the Dallas Cowboys, where he managed only 71 scrimmage yards and a touchdown. However, given his limited participation and the importance of his health, fantasy managers should approach starting him with caution. While Barkley's return is encouraging, his workload last week highlights the potential risks of relying on him to carry the load.

Managers with dependable backup running backs should consider those options before committing Barkley to their fantasy lineups. The recommendation is to start Barkley if there is no better alternative, but to be prepared for a potentially less productive performance.